Wedding Song List
Build a wedding music brief with must-play, nice-to-have and do-not-play songs.
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DJ handoff
A clear song list prevents last-minute back-and-forth. Separate ceremony moments, reception energy and do-not-play requests before sharing the CSV.
A reception-music example
A couple creates four moments: ceremony entrance, dinner, first dance and open dancing. They mark five must-play songs, eight nice-to-have choices and six do-not-play requests. That is enough direction for a DJ or band to understand the room without asking them to follow a 200-song script. The final brief should also name any must-hit moment, clean-version preference and who can make a last-minute request.
| Planning input | Worked example |
|---|---|
| Ceremony moments | Entrance and recessional selections |
| Must-play | 5 songs the couple cares about most |
| Nice-to-have | 8 optional ideas for the DJ or band |
| Do-not-play | 6 clear avoid requests |
Identify the exact recording
A title alone can refer to a studio version, live recording or cover. Add the artist and version for processional, entrance and first-dance choices. If a specific start or fade matters, describe that cue and have the DJ test it against the actual file they will play.
Separate cues from requests
Ceremony music needs a start signal and an end point; an open-dance request can sit in a broader selection. Put the ceremony and reception moments in order, then keep optional requests separate so the person playing music can distinguish a fixed cue from a suggestion.
Agree on the do-not-play list
Keep exclusions short and unambiguous. A banned artist, an explicit version and a song tied to a difficult memory are different instructions. Tell the DJ whether they may accept guest requests that conflict with the couple's list, rather than leaving them to guess during the reception.
Confirm delivery with the performer
The export is a music brief, not a streaming playlist or a music licence. Ask the DJ or band how they want recordings and cue notes supplied. Review pronunciation and timing with the emcee, then place the final music cues beside the matching events in the timeline.
How we make these planning assumptions: The tool organizes the selections you enter; it does not predict crowd response or guarantee a song’s availability in a vendor’s music library.
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FAQs
- Can this replace a DJ portal?
No. It creates a clean local brief you can export and send to a DJ, band or helper. - Can I track do-not-play songs?
Yes. Add a song to the do-not-play moment or mark its priority as Do not play. - How many must-play songs are useful?
Keep the list short enough that the DJ or band can honor the priorities while still shaping the flow of the room. - Can I include do-not-play songs?
Yes. A clear avoid list can prevent an awkward request or a song the couple strongly dislikes. - Should I add songs for every minute?
Usually no. Name the important moments and give the music professional room to respond to the guests. - Who should receive the final brief?
Send it to the DJ or band and include a printed copy in the final-week binder.